David Dohanick
spring lake park,MN
Summary
Dynamic Senior Culinary Services Director at New Perspective Senior Living, recognized for cultivating high-performing teams and enhancing employee engagement. Expert in strategic planning and relationship building, I effectively managed budgets to ensure financial stability while implementing merit-based performance evaluations, resulting in improved team morale and retention.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Culinary Services Director
New Perspective Senior Living
Columbia Heights Mn
2020 - Current
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Evaluated employee performance objectively using established metrics, leading to fair compensation adjustments based on meritocracy principles.
Education
No Degree - Food Safety
Proctor For Servsafe
Mpls Mn11-2023
No Degree - FOOD SAFETY
SERV SAFE
MPLS MN11-2020
No Degree - Food Safety
State of MN Food Certification
Mpls Mn03-2018
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Anoka Ramsey Community Collage
Anoka, MN01-1987
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
Timeline
Senior Culinary Services Director
New Perspective Senior Living
2020 - Current
No Degree - Food Safety
Proctor For Servsafe
No Degree - FOOD SAFETY
SERV SAFE
No Degree - Food Safety
State of MN Food Certification
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Anoka Ramsey Community Collage
work experience
new perspective 8/202020 to present
senior chef manager
arbor oaks of andover 8/2020 -8/2012
chef manager
taher inc. 8/2012- 8/2006
assistant FSM
lang nelson 8/2006 - 7/2005
chef manager
walker inc. 7/05- 5/ 2001